The redesign, which included 14 deluxe rooms and
suites, features a cohesive and elegant palette that successfully
maintains the original hacienda character of each room. The renovation
has been
a phase in the hotel’s long-term remodeling project to ignite a
consistent
rustic elegance throughout this 110-year-old Coronado property.

Designer Kristine Smith of KS Designs found
inspiration in the property’s colorful Mexican tiles that adorn several
areas of the hotel, from the courtyard
fountain to the bathroom and kitchen walls. These colors of blues, reds
and
rusts were the driving force in the redesign, which included new
carpeting,
fresh honey-colored paint, lighting, bedding, drapery, artwork and
furniture.
The design team hand-selected furniture and lighting, which included
wrought-iron detailing with textural and vibrant patterns, providing
the
perfect balance of lavish and comfortable while still maintaining the
hotel’s
hacienda charm.

Minimal redesigns were made to the guest
bathrooms to uphold the integrity of the hotel's original character.
New
mirrors, bath accessories and light fixtures were added to the original
cabinetry and colorful tile-work. The hotel’s “all-white” bedding
was
paired with a soft gold bed skirt and accent pillow to maintain a
fresh, clean
feel, while adding a touch of texture and color. Vibrant Mexican-style
ceramics, prints and photographs were added throughout the rooms to
offer
bright splashes of colors throughout.

While the hacienda-style architecture, blooming courtyard,
and spacious accommodations have brought guests to this hidden jewel
for more
than eighty years, the hotel’s general manager Mica Jackson hopes that
this
most recent transformation will continue its tradition to keep
customers coming
back for many years to come.

“This property has a sort of ambiance that
lingers with you long after your stay,” Jackson said. “With our new
design, you
can really enjoy the roots of San Diego without even leaving the
property.”

EL CORDOVA
The El Cordova Hotel was originally built in
1902 as a getaway retirement mansion for wealthy industrialist Elisha
Babcock.
The picturesque Spanish-hacienda style hotel sits in the heart of
Coronado
Village on Orange Avenue, just one block from the breathtaking beaches
of
Coronado Island. Located on site in the hotel’s charming Spanish
village are 12
boutique shops, a salon and a spa, as well as four restaurants
including
Miguel’s and The Brigantine. Guests will find oversized
accommodations
in the hotel’s 42 rooms, an open courtyard with Spanish-tiled
grills,
and an outdoor swimming pool.